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title: "Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a89d"
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# Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a89d

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## Summary

JISC, a public authority and sub-central government body, has entered a completed procurement process with the Microbiology Society to facilitate the "Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027" contract, under the direct procurement method. This contract allows Jisc member institutions in the United Kingdom to subscribe to online journals and publish open access articles at preferential rates for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The procurement stage is now at the award phase as of May 29, 2026, with a pending award status and a standstill period ending on June 9, 2026. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and includes a direct award, given the supplier's intellectual property rights.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for higher education and research institutions, offering a chance to enhance access to specialised educational resources. The contract is specifically suitable for SMEs within the educational and training sector owing to its structured framework designed to serve organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Additionally, organisations focusing on higher education advancement, research, and related consortia are well-positioned to leverage the benefits extended through this framework agreement. The direct partnership with the Microbiology Society ensures exclusive access to a unique set of proprietary resources, expanding their educational outreach effectively within these institutions.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with the Microbiology Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Microbiology Society's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050907-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050907-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050907-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050735-2026
  29th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://microbiologysociety.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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